Physical Education

We are lucky enough at St. Edmund’s to be able to offer two academic subjects at GCSE level for sport. AQA GCSE PE and OCR Cambridge National in Sport Science. These subjects allow students to explore sport and exercise in depth and to learn a wide breadth of knowledge in these areas. 

AQA GCSE PE is one of the most popular option subjects in the Senior School. The AQA GCSE Physical Education course develops pupils’ knowledge and skills in a range of physical activities and inspires them to have a passion for the subject. Pupils will identify ways to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through participation in physical activity and learn about the effects of physical activity on the body. This course opens up a range of possibilities for further study at both at A-Level and University. The study of Physical Education can lead on to university degrees in Sports Science, Sports Management, Exercise and Healthcare. Physical Education can also complement further study in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition, Sociology, teacher training and many more.

The course is assessed based on both academic and practical performance in two written exams and practical assessments across three sports.

For more information on the GCSE syllabus we follow please view our most up to date GCSE Options booklet HERE.